Worldcasting Podcast
Representation with Angela Abreu
Feb 23, 2021
Angela Abreu, Creative director of the Dominican Writer’s Alliance, discusses the importance of representation in literature and challenges faced by authors of color. They explore cultural contrasts in storytelling, frustrations with high school literature curriculum, and the power of self-publishing. Insights on publishing and social media round up the engaging conversation.
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Quick takeaways
- Promoting underrepresented authors is vital for a diverse literary landscape.
- Addressing discrimination against Latino authors in publishing industry.
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Influencing Dominican-American Writers
The Dominican Writers Association was founded to highlight Dominican American writers, aiming to address the lack of exposure to this group in literary works. Founder Angie noticed the absence of Dominican and Latino authors in her own education, prompting her to research and immerse herself in the writing community. She focuses on both promoting emerging authors and teaching writers how to get published through traditional or self-publishing methods.
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